Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows a decorated German flying ace grappling with a moral dilemma during a brief leave from combat. His fiancée courageously reveals a dangerous secret that could endanger them both and challenge his loyalty to his country. The narrative explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle between personal conscience and national duty in a time of war.
"Wes Scott, a teenage boy on the autism spectrum, tells us in his own words about his struggles to cope with a chaotic, confusing, and scary world, while his family tries to handle both living with an autistic child and a Marine father who returns from Iraq debilitated by wounds and suffering PTSD"-- Provided by publisher
My Time as a Trader on the Rough-and-Tumble Exchange Floors
The narrative offers an insider's perspective on the high-energy environment of commodities trading, highlighting the chaotic yet exhilarating atmosphere of the exchange floors in Chicago and New York. Through personal experiences, the author reveals the challenges, camaraderie, and intense emotions that define life in the trading pits, providing readers with a unique understanding of this fast-paced world.